Please note the closing date has been extended
Ellen Stirling Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Ellen Stirling PS is an Independent Public School providing a balanced approach to quality, evidence based, explicit instruction teaching and intentional play for the children in the Coolamon and some Aveley areas of Ellenbrook. We cater for students in K-6. We encourage our students to see themselves as learners and set individual learning goals. Our Moral Purpose states that we 'Will provide a safe, enriched learning and teaching environment driven by high expectations for success'. The school motto 'Explore, Discover, Grow' is reflected throughout the school's active and engaged student learning programs.
Ellen Stirling PS has an effective whole school behaviour management approach alongside successful social development programs based on 'You Can Do It!' and 'Zones of Regulation', with explicit teaching of Mindfulness and Growth Mindsets.
Find out more about our school by visiting ellenstirlingps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants will ideally embrace our School Plan to implement whole school evidence-based teaching practices. They should have the capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as a willingness to continuously grow their pedagogical skills. Substantiated experience with the science of learning, science of reading, explicit teaching strategies, TAPPLE, engagement norms, and daily review will be highly regarded.
Vacancies may arise during the life of this pool that require specialist qualifications (for example vacancies within Specialist areas such as Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts and STEM). Only applicants, in the pool, possessing the required qualifications will be considered for appointment in these circumstances.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dean Goldspink, Principal on (08) 6497 4200 or emailing dean.goldspink@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
- Compete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents.
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH910848
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 5 Sepctember 2024
